The Seleya is in orbit of the world of Andreik.
The Andreikans are people whose culture has come to be dependent on the abilities of the Augurs - a select group of people who see the multitude of possibilities of any person's future in visions. However, something has happened that has required the investigation of the Department of Temporal Investigations.
As the Seleya was in the region, their services have been enlisted to support DTI. A day ago, the Seleya crew learned that for two years the Augurs have been unable to see a single future.
Meanwhile, on the ship, the Engineering Staff is looking into a ship-wide drop in ODN efficiency.
USS SELEYA - STARDATE 10705.13
THE FATE MAKERS - PART THE SECOND
"Alea Iacta Est"

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CTO Ens Redwood says: 
@::arrives at the rendezvous point - namely the temporal investigation room::

EO Ens Tana says: 
::standing in Engineering with some of the ship's technicians, staring down at the 'pool table' like a Ouija board, seeking answers::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@::arrives just as the CTO did:: CTO: Hello Ensign. We are just waiting for Ivanova. She is good at talking to people

CEO Ens Hume says: 
::Leans over the pool table in main engineering reviewing the schematics for the ODN::

TO Ens Goran says: 
::Walks onto the bridge:: FCO: Ensign Goran reporting for duty

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::At his console on the bridge, running sensor sweeps of the area::

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
@::stifles a laugh:: CO: Is that so?

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
::sitting in the big chair, going over department progress reports::

ACTION: The Seleya remains in a "parked orbit."

CEO Ens Hume says: 
EO: Okay....let’s start with the symptoms....

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@CTO: Well you know, she does a lot of talking. Though that makes some people nervous it also makes them talk more so she won't

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
@CO: You know what makes me nervous? When she throws people to the floor...

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
::looks up at the TO::  TO:  Welcome aboard Ensign.  I'm afraid the Captain and XO are currently on the planet along with the CTO.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@::sighs::CTO: I know. Well, once she is here we have to find Dr Merriwinkle and hope he can lead us to the remaining Augurs

TO Ens Goran says: 
FCO: Should I take the Tactical station sir

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
@::Grabs the back of the Captain's uniform shirt, taking comfort from the gesture. Frowning, she continues watches her surroundings while keeping to herself::

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
@CO: It certainly is an interesting situation, ma’am. I am curious as to how they didn't see this coming before they lost their abilities.

EO Ens Tana says: 
CEO: Yes sir. ::unfolds his arms and indicates two places on the board:: We initially detected the drain on Deck Seven. And then later on Deck 14. And since then a half dozen smaller incidences in no apparent pattern. So far, we haven't found a physical cause for the drain in ODN throughput.

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
::looks toward the Tactical station::  TO:  Please.

@ ACTION: Outside, the crew can hear voices beyond the trees and fences that guard the Magii Center. It sounds like a demonstration is beginning to build.

TO Ens Goran says: 
::Walks to the tactical platform and stands ready to take action::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@::tries to get herself loose:: CIV: Don't make me have to make you iron my uniform by hand

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
OPS:  Anything of interest concerning the chronotron radiation?

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@CTO/CIV: It’s time we begin, let’s look for the temporal investigators ::starts walking to the Augur computer room::

CEO Ens Hume says: 
EO: How serious is the drain? Is it affecting data transmission speed yet?

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
@CO: I hope that doesn't get violent ::indicates where the noise is coming from::

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Glances sideways at the FCO:: FCO: No results yet... Scans are still running....

EO Ens Tana says: 
::nods:: CEO: On Deck Fourteen, it was. There was some minor packet loss in the other incidents as well.

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
OPS:  I just hope we have some sort of news for the Captain when she returns.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@::attempts to open the door:: CTO: We are here to help make sure it doesn't. Remember, the whole basis of their culture is at stake, though in my opinion they shouldn't rely on one group for stability

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
@::Pulls her tongue at the Captain's direction and sulks, giving the Captain a dark look:: CO: I do not like this one bit! I wanna go back to the ship, Captain! It's too dangerous here... ::Tugs the Captain's shirt again and walks near her::

CEO Ens Hume says: 
::Hume frowns and traces his finger along the affected conduits on the blueprints::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@::wonders if Ivanova has glue and whispers to her:: CIV: Keep the decor, you are a member of Starfleet

@ ACTION: The Augur Control Room used to be a major center of technology. It is a circular room with a group of fifteen beds arranged in a semi-circular fashion in the center of the room. Consoles were aligned along all the walls. Now everything has been torn apart to get a look at the inner workings.

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Shrugs:: FCO: I prefer a good, detailed report with some delay over giving a half decent one on her return... So I will only report anything once I am certain of the findings... No point misleading her.. ::Turns back to the console to see whether any info came in yet::

EO Ens Tana says: 
::clears his throat:: CEO: Sir?

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@::looks around at the mess:: Self: This will be a while

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
FCO: current readings, however, suggest no elevated chronotron readings, neither out there, or in here...

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
OPS:  Seems we both have the same work ethics.  ::grins::

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
@::steps into the Augur Control Room, not having much technical expertise::

Opus Merriwinkle says: 
@ ::There are three DTI guys in the room, including Merriwinkle. Looks up from a PADD and smiles:: CO: Captain Gomes!

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
FCO: I am glad... I hate sloppy work.... ::Shrugs:: Too bad we can't point this out as being our system problem...

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@Opus: Dr Merriwinkle, its pleasing to see you again. I was wondering if your people found anything on the computers? Perhaps they registered the point moment when the Augurs overloaded?

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
@CO: I.. ::Shrikes at the sound of the approaching vertically-challenged person, she hisses at its direction and once again moves as far as she can from him::

Opus Merriwinkle says: 
@ ::Steps up from the hole he's standing in:: CO: So far ... uh ... ::Nearly drops back into the whole, awkwardly struggles to get out:: ... nothing ... uh ... ::Continues to struggle::

CEO Ens Hume says: 
EO: Okay, let run a level 2 diagnostic on the affected systems. I think we can afford to take some systems offline; we won't be going anywhere anytime soon.

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
OPS:  Perhaps Engineering has something to shed light on the situation.

CEO Ens Hume says: 
EO: I want this issue resolved before it gets serious.

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
@::closes the door behind them, looking in the direction of the demonstration::

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Nods:: FCO: I was thinking along those lines.... ::Taps his combadge:: *CEO*: Pandora to Hume...

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@::suppresses a chuckle and has a pleasant smile instead::Opus: Do you think my people on the ship would have better luck? I can send all your information up and they can dissect it themselves

EO Ens Tana says: 
::clear worry on his face:: CEO: With respect - the fact that we haven't been able to identify the problem yet, means it’s already serious.

Quartermaster Krax Lurin says: 
::The stumpy Ferengi enters the fridge with a grouchy demeanour, proceeds over to OPS who towers above him:: OPS: Daily provisions reports. Engineering staff are requesting too many fixtures again.

CEO Ens Hume says: 
*OPS*: Hume here

CEO Ens Hume says: 
EO: Give me a second Ensign.

Opus Merriwinkle says: 
@ CO: If possible. ::Gets out:: We were counting on it. A Sovereign Class starship is exactly the sort of resource we need here. Just make sure you send it on an encrypted channel, please. ::Hears the chanting outside:: Things are going to get tense if someone finds out the truth.

CEO Ens Hume says: 
*OPS*: What can I do for you Lieutenant?

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Holds up his hand to silence Lurin:: *CEO*: We have run a scan of the surroundings, but found no signs of elated chronotron radiation, nor particles.. Both outside and inside the ship... I'm afraid that at this moment we need to rule that out as a cause for our problems...

Quartermaster Krax Lurin says: 
::Sighs::

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
@::turns around when he hears the word "encrypted::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@::looks around to see if Ivanova is not doing anything stupid::

EO Ens Tana says: 
::moves around some of the techs, trying to avoid the jostling, nibbling at a fingernail as he follows the diagram again, highlighting the affected areas::

CEO Ens Hume says: 
*OPS*: Thank you Lieutenant, at least we can eliminate that possibility.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@Opus: Yes of course. I'll contact the ship immediately. In the mean time, we would also like to talk with the Augurs

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
*CO*:  Captain, we're currently still running scans up here, but so far, nothing.  Everything going okay on your end?

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
@::Smiles weakly at the direction of the Captain, still holding tightly to her shirt back::

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
*CEO*: Any signs of other causes yet from your side? Maybe we can assist you from the bridge...

EO Ens Tana says: 
::interjects:: CEO: Perhaps they can help from up there...

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@::taps her badge::*FCO*Thank you Commander. I also have news to you. We are about to send you encrypted information, which I would like you to analyze

CEO Ens Hume says: 
*OPS*: We're going to run a level 2 diagnostic, we may have to take a few systems offline but I will let you know as and when. I'll keep the bridge updated on our progress down here,

CEO Ens Hume says: 
EO: What did you have in mind Tana?

SO Ens. Magdalena Arkoff says: 
::The pretty brunette science officer enters the bridge, and approaches the FCO with a PADD of information. Patiently waits as opposed to Lurin who seems to get more and more annoyed by the moment::

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
@::patiently waits quietly to start asking some questions::

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
*CO*:  Acknowledged.  I'll get on it as soon as it's received.  Knight out.

TO Ens Goran says: 
::Stands patiently at the Tactical console::

@ ACTION: Two Andreikans enter the room. One is the Magii Center's Manager, Master Vicey. The other is an elder, shorter, Andreikan who is rambling on about something - he seems quite nervous.

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Nods slowly:: *CEO*: Understood... Bridge out.. ::Turns to Lurin:: Lurin: You had something for me?

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@CTO: How good are you at encryption codes? Go down to one of those terminals and send all the information the DTI has to the ship

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
::looks up at the SO and receives the padd::  SO:  Thank you Ensign.

EO Ens Tana says: 
::looks up from the table:: CEO: I once had a... friend, who was a doctor. In physiology, the best way to find a leak or a blockage is to light it up really bright. To make it more apparent in comparison to what's around it. Like inflating a bladder and putting it underwater. If there's a hole, the bubbles will show up where the pressure is escaping

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
@CO: I guess we'll find out how good I am! ::smiles politely and moves to one of the terminals::

Master Vicey says: 
@ ::Clasps hands together:: ALL: And how are things proceeding?

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@::turns to the new arrivals, perhaps they can lead them to the Augurs::Manager: Master Vicey, Good Morning

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
TO:  Ensign, how are your encryption analyzing skills?

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@::virtually crosses her fingers so Ivanova will behave::

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
@::encrypts the information and begins transmitting it to the Seleya:: *FCO*: Redwood to Commander Knight, you should be receiving the information as we speak.

CEO Ens Hume says: 
EO: So perhaps we could 'dye' some of information running through those conduits. See where the leaks are.....

TO Ens Goran says: 
FCO: A bit rusty but if I can be of any help sir

SO Ens. Magdalena Arkoff says: 
::Smiles at the FCO:: FCO: Your welcome, sir. ::Heads off::

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
::looks down at his console::  *CTO*:  Receiving it now, thank you.

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
@CO: You know, with the proper sauce.. ::Eyes the two strangers with a curious look::

CEO Ens Hume says: 
::Hume moves over to a console on the starboard side of the engineering floor::

Quartermaster Lurin says: 
::Nearly growls out:: OPS: Daily provision reports. You'll note Engineering is overdoing it again ...

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
TO:  No time like the present to get your feet wet.  I'm going to forward this to the Tactical console.  If you need help, please inform me.

CEO Ens Hume says: 
::Hume starts furiously tapping buttons::

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
@::closes the comm with a tap of his badge and sends a message to the Seleya to start at the tragic date of 2 years ago when 4 died::

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Takes the padd and nods:: Lurin: Alright, I'll take a look in a moment...

EO Ens Tana says: 
::nods:: CEO: But that alone won't do it. If the receivers are compromised, we might never know the extent of the problem. So I was thinking we go one step further.:: ::walks over and lights up the MSD:: For all intents and purposes, the ODN network is just plumbing for light. It transmits data based on frequency, amplitude and duration.

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
::reviews the padd that was handed to him::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@::shakes her head at the CIV::

EO Ens Tana says: 
CEO: But its upper limit of light transmission is very high. It can take a lot of transmission before the conduit is at risk of being damaged.

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
@::moves back to the CO:: CO: Ma’am, I'd like to start questioning some of the Augurs here.

CEO Ens Hume says: 
EO: I'm programming a level 4 diagnostic program with a intermittent tracer so we can pinpoint where we are losing the signals as they go around the network.

EO Ens Tana says: 
::indicates the spot on Deck 14:: CEO: The more light 'data' we force through it, the more apparent any drains should be. It'll be nothing but static, but it should work.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@::nods at the CTO:: CTO: Yes thank you. Let’s just see what Master Vicey ahs to say

Master Vicey says: 
@ CO: Captain Gomes, I'd like to present Chancellor Gruweld. ::Gestures to the old man beside him::

CEO Ens Hume says: 
EO: Then we use your idea to scan for static and that should highlight the affected areas

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
@:: Walks into the Augers Chamber and hands the CO a padd on the investigation teams efforts before they arrived. ::  CO:  Not much in there, any exciting discoveries here?

Chancellor Gruweld says: 
@ ::Steps forward:: CO: Please tell me everything has been solved. ::Looks really worried::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@::bows slightly, wishing she had memorized the proper Andreik protocol:: Chancellor: Greetings Chancellor, we are doing our best to preserve your beautiful planet and calm your people

EO Ens Tana says: 
::frowns:: CEO: The problem is it's going to drown out everything else going through the network. We'd have to do this section by section and shut everything else off.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@Chancellor: We will do our best. We would like to talk to the surviving Augurs. Perhaps we can trigger their memories somehow. I believe they have the key to what happened

CEO Ens Hume says: 
::Raises an eyebrow::

CEO Ens Hume says: 
EO: You're right

@ ACTION: The chanting gets louder outside, there is clearly a large amount of people that can be seen gathered beyond the trees and main gates of the compound.

TO Ens Goran says: 
::Starts decrypting information::

Chancellor Gruweld says: 
@ ::Shakes his head:: This is clearly her doing.

EO Ens Tana says: 
::closes down the display, walking halfway back to the group, not wanting to be in that proximity again:: CEO: Do you think the captain will approve?

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@XO: I am glad you could join us. This is Chancellor Gruweld. Chancellor: This is my first officer; together we will do our best to ... her doing? You have a lead?

CEO Ens Hume says: 
EO: She'll have to, this can't wait any longer.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@::hopes the CTO is taking notes::

CEO Ens Hume says: 
EO: We'll do it deck by deck. Since we've detected problems from decks seven to fourteen, we should do it on decks five to sixteen just to be sure.

EO Ens Tana says: 
CEO: Aye sir. I'll start working on modifying one of the ODN boosters. I believe I could jury-rig it to just send nonsense at high amplitude.

Master Vicey says: 
@ ::Shakes his head:: CO: No, no, he means --

Chancellor Gruweld says: 
@ CO: Arcasia! The Governor from the Hitopi province! She wants my position, and is starting up a furore over some sort of "cataclysm" that the Augurs saw which is why "false futures" have been predicted of late!

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
@::is growing tired of all the blah blah and wants to get to work:: Self: I thought this was an urgent situation.

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
@::Watches the interaction between the two aliens with utter fascinations:: CTO: Fascinating, isn't it?

CEO Ens Hume says: 
EO: Go to it Ensign.

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
@CO/Chancellor: Please excuse me for interrupting, but I am growing concerned with the situation outside.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@Chancellor: I understand, she may be responsible for the false rumours. But do you think she has the power to do this to your Augurs? To kill so many and cripple the rest?

Opus Merriwinkle says: 
@ ::Finds Gruweld's nervousness pointless:: Gruweld: I'm sure your leadership is safe. CO: Captain, if you come with me, I'll take you to the Augurs present.

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
@CIV: What is?

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
@ :: frowns at the Chancellors statement, realizing this is exactly the dangers he had considered when people tried to predict the future. ::  CO:  Might bear some looking into.

CEO Ens Hume says: 
*Bridge*: Hume to the Bridge.

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
*CEO*:  Go ahead.

Chancellor Gruweld says: 
@ ::Raises a finger in the air and shakes it to emphasize his point:: CO: I wouldn't be surprised one bit!: One BIT!

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
@CTO: The chain of command here, it's seems almost as redundant as the Terran one.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
@ :: Turns to the CTO. ::  CTO:  What’s the problem?

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
@CIV: Oh, you found a chain of command?

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Glances at Knight, listening in on the message::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@::nods::XO: But we also need the Augurs. Take Ensign Redwood with Dr Merriwinkle to see the Augurs. I will join you briefly

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
@::Yelps at the scream from the chancellor::

EO Ens Tana says: 
CEO: Yes sir. ::calls out into the engineering space:: Beta: Beta Team, you're with me. Emma, you too.

TO Ens Goran says: 
::Starts to catalogue the data into the computer::

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
OPS:  Perhaps they have something of importance to tell us.

CEO Ens Hume says: 
*FCO*: Commander, we've devised a way to root out the problems we're having on board, but we're going have to shut down some key systems, moving systematically decks 5 through 16. Just need your permission to go ahead with it Sir.

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Nods:: FCO: Let's hope so...

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@Chancellor: Just so we understand if this is a real possibility. Does she have the power to influence chronotron radiation?

Master Vicey says: 
@ CO: Actually Captain, we're quite certain Governor Arcasia has nothing to do with the situation. It's just after they stopped seeing futures, we started ... falsifying some as of late, as we had run out of "stock ones." Rumours have built up - and Governor Arcasia has circulated the possibility that they saw some great catastrophe.

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
@XO: Sir, there's a demonstration of some sorts outside...they are getting louder and I don't like being trapped in here if they start venting their frustrations

EMMA says: 
::unplugs from her docking station and unfolds, getting the latest update from the ship's maintenance systems as she does so, following Tana's voice with the assembled engineering team::

Master Vicey says: 
@ CO: And are hiding it from the public.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
@ :: Nods. :: CO:  Aye Captain.  :: Turns to Redwood and Merriwinkle. :: CTO/Merriwinkle:  Gentlemen, let go.

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
@CO: ::Lowers her voice:: I think we got ourselves stuck in the middle of a riot, Captain...

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
::looks over at OPS::  OPS:  Any problems with that?

Opus Merriwinkle says: 
@ ::Patiently waits for the crew to come with him to see the Augurs::

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
FCO: Other than overloading the ODN network? ::Shrugs:: If they keep it compartmentalized, then it should be fine...

EO Ens Tana says: 
::picks up an engineering kit and assembles with the engineering detail and his assistant as they exit Engineering and head for the lifts, explaining the plan to them on the way::

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
*CEO*:  The Captain needs this done, so you have a go.  But I want you to keep in constant coordination with OPS.

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
@::frustrated that his security warning went somewhat ignored, but quietly follows the XO::

CEO Ens Hume says: 
*FCO*: Aye sir, I'll keep you updated.

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
TO:  How's the encryption coming Ensign?

CEO Ens Hume says: 
*FCO*: Hume out.

TO Ens Goran says: 
FCO:  I have most of the data; I'm just going to run it through the computer

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@::nods::Vicey: I understand. Chancellor/Vicey: It has been a pleasure to meet you. Andreik is a fine planet and we will work to help save it. Now if you will excuse us we have work to do

Opus Merriwinkle says: 
@ ::Leads the XO & CTO out of the room, and down a corridor::

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
OPS:  I hope they know what they're doing.

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Frowns at the screen:: FCO: Looks like there's something going on near the away team's location... Federation security reports a demonstration right outside the building they are in... Peaceful for now...

Master Vicey says: 
@ CO: Of course, of course. Thank you Captain, and good luck. ::Moves to take the Chancellor away::

TO Ens Goran says: 
::Starts encryption program::

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
@::puts a hand to the XO's shoulder politely requesting him to stop::

Chancellor Gruweld says: 
@ ::As he's led off:: CO: It's also probably because of that blasted cult!

EO Ens Tana says: 
::rides up to Five with the rest of the team, trying to squeeze himself into as small a ball as possible, standing behind EMMA at the back of the lift to put some more distance between them, exhaling in relief as the lift arrives, one of the technicians carrying the ODN signal booster::

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
TO:  Inform me once you have the encryption analyzed.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
@  :: Looks at the CTO. :: CTO:  You going to tell me what’s wrong?

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@::nods and follows Merriwinkle at a distance, not trying to catch up but not losing them:: CIV: Ivanova, come

TO Ens Goran says: 
FCO: Aye sir

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
OPS:  I'm assuming you have a lock on the AT.  If it looks like they could be in trouble, beam them out of there immediately.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@::taps her badge:: *Bridge*: Gomes to Seleya

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
@::Mumbles at the Captain's choice of words, she grumbles and slowly follows her:: CO: I'm not a dog.. I don't even like dogs.. ::Sulks::

EO Ens Tana says: 
::walks down to the central nexus, supervising the team taking off panels to expose the ODN lines:: *OPS/CEO*: Tana to Pandora and Hume. Sirs, we're on Deck 5. Is there anyone up here we need to warn before shutting down the ODN subnet and isolating it?

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
*CO*:  Go ahead Captain.

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Taps a few buttons to pull up the transporter controls::

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
@XO: As I tried to tell you, Sir, ::speaks quietly:: I am growing increasingly concerned with the situation around the building. Should the demonstration become violent, it will become very dangerous and I need not remind you of Starfleet protocols regarding all command staff being on an away team

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Nods slowly at the FCO:: FCO: Stable lock, good signal...

TO Ens Goran says: 
FCO: Sir I have the data

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@*FCO*: we have a lead. It’s a weak one but the Chancellor of Andreik seems to think the governor of the province of Hitopi may have something to do with it. Look for evidence of it when you have time. How is progress going over there?

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@CIV: No but often you need guidance Samantha

CEO Ens Hume says: 
*EO*: There’s no other engineering teams up there Kavli, proceed when you’re ready.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
@  ::Nods at Redwood. ::  CTO:  Alright, if you feel a stronger security presence is necessary, have a security detail beam down from the Seleya...as for the Captain and I...  :: Gives the CTO a slight smirk. :  ...Were hardly china dolls.

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
*EO*: You're go from OPS...

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
@CO: Where are we going then?

EO Ens Tana says: 
*CEO/OPS*: Acknowledged.

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
@XO: That I understand Sir, but it is my official security recommendation that one of you returns to the Seleya.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
@  :: Continues to follow Merriwinkle to the Augers. ::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@CIV: To meet the Augurs. ::notices the XO and CTO slowed down::

EO Ens Tana says: 
Beta: Mount the booster. Activate it when I tell you. ::turns to the robot:: Be ready to pull the breaker at the end of the deck if it overloads, Emma::

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
@*TO*: Redwood to Tactical

Opus Merriwinkle says: 
@ CTO: There's nothing really to worry about. They've been doing these gatherings for weeks now. Here we are. ::Arrives at a sort of "recreational room"::

CEO Ens Hume says: 
::Ben stands waiting for the first set of data to come in from Tana's scans::

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
*CO*:  I've just been informed by our TO that the decryption has been analyzed.  Engineering has one idea on clearing out the problem up here and are working on it as we speak.  I'm showing some sort of demonstration near you.  We have a lock just in case.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
@  CTO:  So noted.  Believe me Ensign, were not taking the situation lightly.

@ ACTION: The Augurs are seated in the recreation room, on the floor, humming to themselves with their eyes closed.

EMMA says: 
::instantly responds to the order, loping down to the end of the deck and opening the panel for the security breaker, wrapping her fingers around the lever::

@ ACTION: They wear cloth over their eyes, and their skin is a bit paler than others. They are all bald.

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
@CO: Mediating, perhaps? ::Watches the people with interest::

TO Ens Goran says: 
*CTO*: Sir

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
TO:  Good work.  Please forward that information to my console.

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
@Opus: With respect, Sir, we shouldn't let consistency give us a false sense of security.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@*FCO*: Thank you but we should be fine. We are on our way to the Augurs. Inform me should there be any major development. Gomes out!

TO Ens Goran says: 
::Sends the information to the FCO's console::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@CIV: Mediating? ::increases step to catch up with the XO's group::

EO Ens Tana says: 
::watches her go and then walks over to the central control for the deck, activating the intercom:: *DECK 5*: Uh, everyone on Deck 5. This is Ensign Tana from Engineering. We're preparing to run a system check of the ODN subnet on this deck. All ODN services will be offline for the duration. Sorry about that. ::closes the intercom::

EO Ens Tana says: 
Beta: Okay, go ahead. Maximum amplitude.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
@  :: Moves up closer to the CO and looks around the chamber. :: CO:  Looks more like a shrine than a meditation chamber.

@ ACTION: With the sound of the AT's arrival, the humming stops.

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Frowns at the CO's response:: FCO: She's kidding, right..? Our entire command staff is down on the planet..

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
@ CO:  Problem on the ship?

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@::looks at the group with a frown::

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
@CO: Indeed, Captain. Meditating. 

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
@::doesn't recognise the voice and assumes it's his new TO:: *TO*: I want two security teams sent down to the planet, specifically the Augur Control Room. Have them report directly to me.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@XO: A slight drop in ODN efficiency in one of the decks. It’s all under control and they are keeping busy. The usual ::smiles::

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
::begins reviewing the analyzed information and then looks up at OPS::  OPS:  I certainly hope our XO knows to get the CO out of there if need be.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@Augurs: Greetings. I apologize for the intrusion

TO Ens Goran says: 
FCO Sira shuttle is on approach

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Taps a few buttons on his console to return it to the main display and notices an incoming hail:: FCO: We're being hailed...

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
OPS:  Onscreen.

Augur #1says: 
@ CO: That is all right, Commander Gomes.

EO Ens Tana says: 
::taps his shoulder on one of the systems techs in Beta Team:: Lagus: Avert your eyes... ::gestures to the light leakage from the ODN booster::

CEO Ens Hume says: 
:: Hume detects the rising amplitude in the ODN on deck 5::

TO Ens Goran says: 
*TO* Aye Sir ::Taps Comm badge:: *Security* I need Two teams in transporter room 1 stat

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@::puts on a pleasant smile and takes a seat::Augurs: I understand it is painful for you. But you know what we came here to talk about

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
@ :: Nods and looks around the chamber again. :: CTO:  Let’s do a sweep of the chamber, look for anything the investigation team may have missed.  :: Pulls out his tricorder and begins scanning. ::

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Nods at the FCO's order and puts the incoming hail on screen::

ACTION: An Andreikan woman appears on the screen, accompanying her is a male Kaelon.

CEO Ens Hume says: 
*EO*: Easy Tana, we don't want to do any damage; the primary computer core is on that deck.

Governor Arcasia says: 
# COM: Seleya: Greetings USS Seleya, this is Governor Arcasia from the Hitopi Province on Andreik. I bid you welcome to our world, and request permission to dock.

Augur #2says: 
@ CO: Of course.

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
@::nods to the XO and starts scanning in the opposite direction from the XO::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@::nods::Augurs: Describe to us what happened on that day, when you lost your "sight"

Augur #1says: 
@ CO: We were doing our traditional daily catalogue of futures. Sifting through them like grains of sand ...

EO Ens Tana says: 
::checks the levels:: *CEO*: Yes sir. We're still within limits. Re you detecting any signal drop?

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
COM: Arcasia:  I am Commander Knight.  Thank you for the welcome.  Permission granted.  ::looks over at OPS::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@::nods::Augurs: A Most fascinating task

CEO Ens Hume says: 
*EO*: I'm getting data through now, no signal drop yet.

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Presses the button, activating the approach assistance systems, opening the shuttlebay door as well:: FCO: Systems online for docking..

TO Ens Goran says: 
FCO: Sir I have two security teams ready to beam to the surface

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
COM:  Arcasia:  You are clear for docking in Shuttlebay 2.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
@  :: Over his shoulder, almost absent minded. :: Augers:  Must be tedious, sifting through probabilities like that.

CEO Ens Hume says: 
*EO*: Keep going for another couple of minutes and then move on to deck 6.

EO Ens Tana says: 
::pacing behind the team:: *CEO*: Yes sir.

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
TO:  Have them transported down.  Please take a team to meet our guests down in Shuttlebay 2.

Augur #2says: 
@ XO: You get used to it, Commander A'an.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
@ :: Finishes his sweep and moves over next to the CO. ::  CO:  rooms clean, nothing in here that should be interfering with them, at least on a technical level.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@Augurs: So you were sifting to the future, and then what? ::looks the 1st one in the eyes::

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
@ Augur #1: I am curious, ::closes his tricorder with no conclusive data:: why the possible future of losing your abilities wasn't seen.

Augur #1says: 
@ CO: Everything was normal. Nothing out of the ordinary. Then there was a great blinding pain. That is all we remember. It is possible we saw something ... but no one can recall it.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@XO: And on them?

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
@::Sighs, she narrows her eyes at the direction of the two people in front of them and moves her mouth closer to the Captain's ear:: CO: I think they're hiding something from us, Captain. We're not getting the complete story here... ::Smiles politely at their directions before moving her head away::

TO Ens Goran says: 
FCO: Sir ::LEaves the bridge and goes to the turbo lift:: *Security*: this is Ensign Goran I need a team to meet me in shuttle bay Two

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
*CO*:  Captain, it appears we are receiving some guests aboard the Seleya.....a Governor Arcasia from the Hitopi Province.

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
FCO: Looks like the governor would like to speak to whoever is in charge... ::Glances at the FCO:: That looks like it's you.. Unless you want to call the captain back...

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@Augurs: Did you try anything that might help you trigger your memories? There are medical devices that send electrical stimuli to the brain. It’s harmless but it can help you recall what happened. Or perhaps a mind meld with a Vulcan?

Security Team says: 
*TO*: On our way!

Opus Merriwinkle says: 
@ ::Hangs back, glancing out a window at the gradually increasing demonstration::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@::eyes Ivanova menacingly::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
@ :: Shakes his head. ::  CO:  Nothing I can see.  Maybe it’s something psychological?  :: Turns to the Augers. ::  Auger #1:  Do you have any kind of down-time?  regular recreation or something to help you relax, maintain mental stability?  tests of any kind?

Augur #1 says: 
@ XO: We meditate.

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
@::notices his comment goes politely ignored and listens closely for any inconsistencies in the story::

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
@::Frowns at the Captain's expression. Shrugging she busies herself with other trivial matters::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@*FCO*: Understood. She is probably expecting to talk to me?

Security Team says: 
::arrives in Shuttlebay 2 with a team of 3 others::

TO Ens Goran says: 
:: Arrives at shuttle bay two simultaneously with the team:: Security: Right keep your weapons away unless I give the order. ::enters shuttle bay two::

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
*CO*:  I believe so Captain.  Would you like us to transport you back?

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@XO/CTO/CIV: I better get back to the ship and handle this. I don't want a political crisis on top of this all. Continue the conversation. If they allow it find a telepath on the ship to help them

@ ACTION: A few security teams beam to the surface as per the CTO's request.

EO Ens Tana says: 
*CEO*: No sign of it here, sir. We're moving on to Six. Tana out.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@*FCO*: Yes please. Just give me a moment to say my goodbyes. I'll tell you when I am ready. Meanwhile send them to the observation lounge with some refreshments

EO Ens Tana says: 
Beta: Go ahead and shut down here. We're moving down to Deck Six.

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
@CO: Shouldn't I accompany you, Captain? ::Looks positively fright end at the prospect of being left behind with the XO::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@Augurs: My duties await me but Commander A'an and Ensign Redwoon can help you

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
OPS:  Prepare to beam the Captain out.

EO Ens Tana says: 
::calls down the corridor:: EMMA: Help them put these panels back on, please. ::watches as the bot closes up the emergency breaker panel and lopes back down the corridor, adjusting to bipedal for to assist with the panelling::

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Prepares to step into the communication link, setting up the systems for transport already:: FCO: Already on it...

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
@::meets the security teams:: Security Team: Right, its peaceful out there, but I don't need to tell you how ugly it could turn. I want every entrance covered. Stay neutral and out the way now. The sight of security could be what it needs to escalate so be careful how you proceed. Report to me before you take any other actions! Move out!

EO Ens Tana says: 
*Deck 5*: This is Tana again. From Engineering. We're done with the test and ODN services should be restored. Sorry about that.

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
::chuckles::  OPS:  I know.....like I had to ask!

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
@  :: Nods. ::  CO:  Aye Captain.  :: turns to the Augers. ::  Auger # 1:  Would you have any objections to having a telepath assist you in trying to remember that incident?  It could definitely be a chance to shed some light on the subject.

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
CO: Redwood... RedWOOD...

EO Ens Tana says: 
::gathers the team and heads down to Six to start over again::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@CTO: My apologies Mr Redwood

TO Ens Goran says: 
Governor: welcome to the Selaya sir we are here to escort you to the bridge

Governor Arcasia says: 
::The female Governor smiles at the TO:: TO: Thank you. Is your Captain onboard?

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
@::nods::*Bridge* Two to beam up, me and Ivanova. Energize when possible

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
@CO: No worries ma’am, ::smiles:: I am glad you will be returning to the ship.

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
FCO: Not really... I hear everything.. So long as it is of even the slightest interest to me... ::Hears the captain, and adds the second lock as well:: *CO/CIV*: Energizing... ::Initiates transport::

Security Team says: 
@::acknowledges and moves out::

Augur #1says: 
@ XO: I'll confer with the others. But I do not see that being a problem.

ACTION: The CO & CIV are beamed back up to the Seleya.

TO Ens Goran says: 
Arcasia: Sorry to report she is not but we can take you to see the next senior officer ma'am

=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\= PAUSE MISSION =/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Lília Perfeito is Commander Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO – Commanding Officer)
Robert Wright is Lieutenant Commander A'an Selzah (XO – Executive Officer)
Jim Koeller is Commander Ethan Knight (FCO – Flight Control Officer)
Tim Schols is Lieutenant Dylan Cedric Pandora (OPS – Operations Officer)
Andrew James is Ensign Oday Redwood (CTO – Tactical officer)
Paul Cain is Ensign David Goran (TO – Tactucal Officer)
Jonathan Duggan is Ensign Benjamin Lucas Hume (CEO – Chief Engineering Officer)
Kurt Goring is Ensign Kavli Sudar Tana (EO – Engineering Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Yeoman, First Class Samantha Ivanova (CIV – Yeoman)

Mike Jones is Opus Merriwinkle, Quartermaster Krax Lurin, SO Ens. Magdalena Arkoff, Master Vicey, Chancellor Gruweld, Augur #1, Governor Arcasia & Augur #2
Kurt Goring is EMMA.
Andrew James is the Security Team.

Stardate: 10705.13
Arc Title: “The Fate Makers”
Part: The Second / “Alea Iacta Est”
Ship Manager: Mike Jones
Arc Creator: Mike Jones

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